Squawking Dead

In a very dark way, history seems to be repeating itself with the ones who originally wrote it - Maggie Rhee & Negan - at the forefront. Who's to say which of these two factions - New Babylon Federation or The Dama - are the unstoppable force or the immovable object? The question is: If progress is inevitable, who's version of it will win out?

Joe Leaphorn manages to relate to almost every single character - in particular, our villains - this episode/season. So many characters mirror other characters (especially Joe and Bernadette Manuelito), some where you least suspect (wait... Roberto "Budge" DeBaca & Silvia Washington?) It's safe to say that we get a lot more than we thought we would out of this season finale.

Months have passed and the ice has melted. Ellie Williams refuses to visit the grave of her father, Joel Miller, until she knows she's on the (war)path towards ending Abby Anderson and her crew at the WLF / Washington Liberation Front.

This episode was livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Subscribe and be sure to enable all notifications so that your insights make it into this episode!Well, they actually did it, folks: The Last of Us had it's Glenn Rhee (a la The Walking Dead) moment. The therapy circle will dig into how we feel about it; however, let's not take our eye off the ball with respect to show's version of Stalkers and how the infected were able to breach Jackson.

After having experienced a cathartic revelation (and a whole lot of much needed sleep), ironically provided by Ernesto Cata's murderer, Joe Leaphorn emerges from it determined/focused (despite his condition/relationship status). Simultaneously, Bernadette Manuelito cracks her case, at the expense of misplaced trust.

This episode was originally Livestreamed on our YouTube Channel: be a part of this episode by joining us in the next one!This season kicks off by bookending its premiere with the introduction of Abby Anderson: both in the aftermath of Season 1 and (5 years later) in the present. It's trouble in (relative) paradise for Ellie Williams & Joel Miller (and, soon, the remaining residents of Jackson, Wyoming).

Joe Leaphorn finds a level deeper into his troubled psyche, within which we're able to visualize his inner turmoil. Between the Navajo creation myth of the Hero Twins and the appearances of Henry Leaphorn & Silvia Washington, we take a hard look at what justice looks like from different perspectives.

There's a light at the end of the COAL MINE as Joe Leaphorn's torture reaches the depths of its CANYON. Budge's advice/warning to Bernadette Manuelito: not everything is as it appears with Ivan Muñoz. We hyper-analyze Silvia Washington and spend time on The Pollen Path (via Margaret Cigaret / Mother / Listening Woman).

DARKNESS FALLS on Joe Leaphorn & Emma Leaphorn, as well as Jim Chee & Bernadette Manuelito. Quite literally on Michael Halsey! The shadow of suspicion is cast on all U.S. Border Patrol Officers... and (THOUGH WE ALL HATE IT) maybe even Gordo Sena.

Connections between the border and the rez are made via Bernadette Manuelito's discovery at Spenser Ranch and what Jim Chee finds at the chili farm. But what does that have to do with the death of Ernesto Cata and the disappearance of Shorty Bowlegs' son, George Bowlegs? Will Silvia Washington become an obstacle for Joe Leaphorn?

While Bernadette Manuelito continues to fall down down her rabbit hole, Joe Leaphorn is being confronted with what he's done in ways even the audience never expected. Is there a connection between the archeologists and what's going on at the U.S./Mexican Border/Spenser Ranch? Will Joe have no choice but to eventually reveal what he's done to Silvia Washington?

After recapping the story/characters of DARK WINDS, thus far, we jump into a troubling/unsettling Season 3. Lt. Joe Leaphorn is off-balance: his marriage with Emma Leaphorn and policework alongside Sgt. Jim Chee & Sheriff Gordo Sena. FBI Agent Silvia Washington further exacerbates the balance in her quest to solve the disappearance of BJ Vines. Things aren't going as U.S. Border Patrol Agent Bernadette Manuelito hoped they would. Will her story connect with Joe's and the rez? Will all of this connect with the events from earlier seasons (or beyond)?

Just catching you all up on what we've been up to and (with your help in the audience) where we're headed! In particular, we want you to catch up on Dark Winds because we're definitely covering Season 3 (premiering March 9th on AMC). With both The Walking Dead: Dead City & The Last Of Us coming out in April, it's going to be a hell of a quarter! Tell us what you're watching in the comments/reviews + what you think we ought to be covering!

No mics prepared for our first-thing-in-the-morning chat with Danay Garcia and Mo Collins! So we did our best with the sound and added subtitles (on Spotify Video) to fill in the blanks regarding: The rigors of shooting in Texas; the state of the film and television industry; moments of gratitude and grace; and special shout-out to a sorely missed Daryl "Chill" Mitchell.

SILO's Season 2 finale not only ended on a bigger cliffhanger - let's not forget that flashback (which we'll see more of next season) - there are quite the amount of leftover questions! Be careful what you wish for, Robert Sims, you might (not) just get it. Bernard Holland appreciates Martha Walker's dramatic flair, before Lukas Kyle drives the fight right out of him. We're definitely not through with Hope, Jimmy Conroy, and Silo 17 as Mechanical (as predicted?) wins their Rebellion(?).

If the last episode was a long fuse, this one was the payload! Lukas Kyle confirms George Wilkins' ominous video message to Juliette Nichols: the water really "wasn't a problem". Is the A.I. what rigs the game? Paul Billings and Robert Sims have a long overdue meeting of the minds. We find symmetry between Eater, Lukas, and (who we now now is) Jimmy Conroy: a curious trio who wished they could've safeguarded the people they loved.

How far are the residents of FROMville willing to go to get what they want? In who's best interest does it truly serve for them to try? Is newborn Smiley a daywalker, like The Man In Yellow? Is The Boy In White a Storywalker, like Julie Matthews. RIP Jim Matthews: the key to unlocking some major mysteries paid a hefty price.

Though this was a great episode where many truths are revealed (thanks Lukas Kyle / Bernard Holland!) it was quite a long fuse with no subsequent ignition. Robert Sims & Camille Sims have symmetry with Kathleen Billings & Paul Billings. And, holy crap, there really are more people (with CONFUSING motivations) in Silo 17?! Also, never doubt Dave's insights... just sayin'

Because of the double-header last week, the holidays, and our charity event, we delayed our coverage on Earth Abides so that we could cover its final episodes. We meet EA's version of Negan; what it means to bear the weight of grave decisions; placing our expectations on a future that isn't promised; and coming to terms with the world and who you've become. Whichever way you decide to move forward, The Earth Abides.

For better or worse, our impression of Robert Sims has drastically changed from when we first met him. We marvel at the contents of The Legacy in the same manner as Lukas Kyle. (No) Time for love, Dr. Knox: Turns out Solo & Juliette Nichols might not be alone in Silo 17...?